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Rents in UK are rising at highest rate in decades. Will they keep going up?
Rents in UK are rising at highest rate in decades. Will they keep going up?
With record rent rises becoming the norm, The Big Issue looks at whether renters face more surges as the cost of living crisis continues to hit households.
Fuel poverty in the UK: Why can’t people pay their energy bills?
Fuel poverty in the UK: Why can’t people pay their energy bills?
We break down the definitions of fuel poverty, how it is calculated, the causes, risks and the solutions in the cost of living crisis
Here’s when pensioners will get the winter fuel payment in 2024
Here’s when pensioners will get the winter fuel payment in 2024
This is what you need to know about the winter fuel payment – including when you’ll be paid, how much it is and eligibility changes
Warm home discount: Am I eligible and how can I apply?
Warm home discount: Am I eligible and how can I apply?
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2024
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2024
Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Get Britain Working: What are Labour’s plans for the DWP, benefits and employment support?
Get Britain Working: What are Labour’s plans for the DWP, benefits and employment support?
Which charities are fighting homelessness in the UK?
Which charities are fighting homelessness in the UK?
Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you this winter
Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you this winter
DWP benefit payment dates in December 2024 – including when you’ll get benefits over Christmas
DWP benefit payment dates in December 2024 – including when you’ll get benefits over Christmas
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
‘We’re extremely nervous’: Here’s what Labour’s autumn budget might mean for benefit claimants
‘We’re extremely nervous’: Here’s what Labour’s autumn budget might mean for benefit claimants
What is a warm bank? The places you can go to get warm this winter
What is a warm bank? The places you can go to get warm this winter
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
How to get pension credit and ensure you get the winter fuel payment in 2024
How to get pension credit and ensure you get the winter fuel payment in 2024
Energy bills are set to rise this winter. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills are set to rise this winter. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?
Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP
Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
Why DWP urgently needs to make universal credit enough so people can afford the essentials
Why DWP urgently needs to make universal credit enough so people can afford the essentials
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Scottish government is declaring a national housing emergency – but what does it actually mean?
